by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Tufts University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #13 out of 35 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Tufts University among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, coming in at #225 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 225 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Massachusetts | 13 of 42 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the New England Region | 26 of 84 |
The following degree levels are available for visual & performing arts at Tufts University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 171 |
| Master’s | 40 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
This visual & performing arts field at Tufts University includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 149 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 33 |
| Music | 32 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Tufts University conferred 171 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Tufts University is in the top 15% of the country for visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #13 out of 35 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at Tufts University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,576 a year. This is lower than $93,077, the median for all majors at Tufts University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Tufts University, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $25,250 in student loans. This is above $17,074, the typical median for all majors at Tufts University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,646 | $69,146 |
| Fees | $1,558 | $1,558 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 29% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Tufts University were White. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 34 |
| Other Races | 17 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Tufts University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 40 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 10 |
